Craig International

What Craig International does

Craig International Ltd is a private global procurement company founded in 1998 and headquartered in Aberdeen, United Kingdom. It operates as the procurement-focused subsidiary of the diversified Craig Group, with wholly-owned regional entities in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, serving clients across 55 countries. The company targets the oil and gas industry and broader energy sector, providing enterprise procurement services through dedicated buyer placement, CAPEX management, and the proprietary 'ebuy' digital procurement platform (20,000+ products across 1,000 categories with ERP integration). Supplementary offerings include Smartbuyer (bespoke procurement automation), EcoBuy (sustainable sourcing), and EnergySurplus (surplus-asset trading marketplace), complemented by Gain Share and Baseline commercial models and FPAL-accredited supply chain assurance.

The business model is managed-services B2B with enterprise-level contracts; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales into oil majors and large energy operators, supported by ISO 9001/14001/45001 certifications, FPAL membership, and Offshore Energies UK accreditation. Revenue is not publicly reported. The company recently disclosed reduced turnover and profits tied to a North Sea downturn and announced investment in overseas locations and AI to rebalance its portfolio, signaling a turnaround posture anchored on geographic diversification and operational technology.

Name

Craig International

Legal name

Craig International Ltd

Website

https://craig-international.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Craig International is a private Aberdeen-based global procurement company serving the oil, gas, and broader energy industry through enterprise managed-services contracts, proprietary digital platforms (ebuy, Smartbuyer), and sustainability initiatives (EcoBuy, EnergySurplus) across 55 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy Procurement Services

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Help Supply Services (7363), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Procurement & Strategic Sourcing (BPAHAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Catalog & eProcurement Enablement (Punchout, Item Master) (BPAAAJAI), Sourcing Support & RFx Administration (RFI/RFP/RFQ) (BPAAAJAC)

Keywords

• Energy procurement services
• Supply chain management
• Oil and gas procurement
• Digital procurement platform
• Sustainable sourcing

Headquarters

HQ city

Aberdeen

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Procurement Services: Craig International provides global procurement services for the energy industry, offering managed procurement solutions that streamline supply chain operations. Services include procurement innovation, digital solutions, and sustainable focus.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Craig International delivers managed global procurement services to the energy industry through its proprietary ebuy online procurement platform (20,000+ products across 1,000 categories with ERP integration) and Smartbuyer bespoke procurement software. It complements these with ecoBuy sustainable sourcing and the EnergySurplus platform for trading surplus stock, alongside CAPEX management and embedded in-house procurement expertise for enterprise energy clients.

Product overview

Craig International operates as a global procurement company serving the energy industry with a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on its ebuy online procurement system. The core ebuy platform (20,000+ products across 1,000 categories) integrates with client ERP systems and offers order expediting capabilities. Smartbuyer, a sub-module of ebuy, provides 24/7 automated procurement team functionality. The ecoBuy sub-brand delivers sustainable procurement initiatives, while EnergySurplus enables surplus stock trading. Additional service models include Gain Share and Baseline procurement approaches, CAPEX management, Procurement 360 questionnaires, and in-house expertise placement. The portfolio integrates these offerings to serve global energy industry clients with digital, sustainable, and strategic procurement solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EcoBuy: Sustainable procurement initiative focused on responsible, sustainable sourcing of products for the energy industry.
• EnergySurplus
• ebuy
• Smartbuyer

Products and services

• ebuy Online procurement system that gives energy industry clients instant access to the full 20,000-product catalogue across 1,000 categories, with 24/7 availability, order expediting and ERP integration for global energy procurement teams.
• Smartbuyer Bespoke procurement software integrated with ebuy that serves as a dedicated online procurement team available 24/7, streamlining and automating the entire procurement process for energy industry clients.
• ecoBuy (EcoBuy) Sustainable procurement initiative that sources responsible, eco-friendly products and engages with suppliers and oil majors to deliver sustainable product options across all categories for energy industry clients.
• EnergySurplus Collaboration platform that lets energy businesses buy and sell surplus materials and equipment through a categorised, searchable database with offer/counter-offer functionality, document upload and waste-reduction focus.
• CAPEX Management Specialist procurement service that streamlines capital expenditure management, ensuring cost-effective sourcing of high-value assets while meeting strict timelines, quality standards and sustainability goals for energy and industrial clients.
• In-house Expertise (Embedded Buyers) Service that places Craig International's expert buyers directly inside client organisations to provide dedicated procurement support with flexibility for short- or long-term engagement and immediate operational benefits.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Oil MajorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCraig International actively engages with oil majors to deliver sustainable product options at every level through their EcoBuy initiative.
• Suppliers and VendorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal network of vendors supporting the procurement operations. The company offers vendor application process and partnership opportunities for businesses to join their global network.
• FPALminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFPAL (First Point Assessment Limited) membership providing supply chain assurance for the oil and gas industry.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bilfinger: Global industrial services provider headquartered in Germany with significant energy (upstream/downstream) consulting, maintenance and procurement offerings across Europe and the Middle East. Closely comparable to Craig International in serving European oil & gas majors with multi-country procurement and operational support.
• Wood Group (John Wood Group): Aberdeen-headquartered energy services and consulting firm providing procurement, supply chain and project services to upstream and energy transition clients globally. Direct UK peer and competitor for oil & gas procurement mandates.
• Achilles Information: Operator of supplier pre-qualification and supply chain management platforms for the energy sector (including former FPAL JV heritage). Directly comparable to Craig International's vendor management and supplier assurance activities for oil & gas buyers.
• Oilfield Equipment Marketplace (EnergyBin): Online marketplace for buying and selling new, used and surplus oilfield equipment. Direct competitor to Craig International's EnergySurplus platform for surplus materials trading among energy operators.

Broad incumbents

• SAP Ariba: Market-leading cloud procurement and supply chain platform used by large enterprises across industries including energy. Broad incumbent competing with Craig International's ebuy/Smartbuyer for the digital procurement software layer.
• Coupa Software: Enterprise spend management and procurement platform used by global enterprises. Comparable as a broad-suite alternative to Craig International's ebuy platform for large energy and industrial buyers.
• Ivalua: Provider of a unified source-to-pay platform including supplier management, sourcing and contract management used across industrial and energy sectors. Overlaps with Craig International's procurement software and managed services portfolio.
• Jaggaer: Source-to-pay and supplier management platform with strong presence in direct materials procurement and energy/industrial verticals. Comparable digital procurement incumbent versus Craig International's ebuy.

Others

• Procurement Leaders: Membership and research network for senior procurement executives across industries, often co-located with benchmarking and capability services. Adjacent ecosystem player to Craig International's enterprise procurement consulting offering.

Regional players

• RSK Group: UK-headquartered environmental and engineering services group that has expanded into energy services and procurement-adjacent consulting. Comparable as a UK-rooted, energy-focused services peer with similar Aberdeen/London footprint and similar exposure to North Sea operators.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Craig_Int

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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